Olympus Has Fallen
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Film running length: 120 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK Release Date: 17/4/2013
- Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Lionsgate
Who's in it?
Gerard Butler, Angela Bassett, Robert Forster
Gerard Butler, Angela Bassett, Robert Forster
What's the plot?
In thriller 'Olympus Has Fallen' the White House (Secret Service codename: Olympus), has been taken over by a ruthless terrorist who is holding President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) to ransom.
The man called in to free him is Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), a disgraced Presidential Guard whose knowledge of the Presidential residence is the only thing that can save the U.S. Government from disaster.
'Olympus Has Fallen' also stars Angela Bassett (Malcolm X).
In thriller 'Olympus Has Fallen' the White House (Secret Service codename: Olympus), has been taken over by a ruthless terrorist who is holding President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) to ransom.
The man called in to free him is Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), a disgraced Presidential Guard whose knowledge of the Presidential residence is the only thing that can save the U.S. Government from disaster.
'Olympus Has Fallen' also stars Angela Bassett (Malcolm X).
BBFC Consumer Advice
Contains strong bloody violence and strong language.
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Contains strong bloody violence and strong language.
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Olympus Has Fallen: Average guest rating breakdown (across UK & Ireland):
Total ratings: 645
Average rating: 4.3
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Latest customer reviews (from a total of 38 reviews):
excellent !
Reviewer: jamieb28
Date: 17/05/2013
Not one of these people that watch films more than once but could go and see this again !!
Well...
Reviewer: Just Some Bloke
Date: 06/05/2013
This film takes the word "implausible" to a whole new level.
What a great film!
Reviewer: katanabsa
Date: 04/05/2013
This film grips you from the beginning to the end. The special effects are really good and Gerard Butler gets better in every film I see him in. If you like action films then this is for you. Nuff said. Go and see it!!!!
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